Concept : The Aurora Watch

The Aurora Watch tells time with lasers, the red beam indicates the minutes and the blue depicts the hour.

Designed by Jihun Yeom.

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Triwa ‘Brasco’ Watches

Triwa introduces its latest duo of Brasco watches dubbed ‘Turtle’ and ‘Naked.’ Crafted from hand-cut and polished acetate, the two timepieces create a tactile sense of enduring quality.

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Aston Martin Rapide Watch Key

No more fumbling around looking for car keys or lugging chunky and unattractive key fobs around for owners of the new Aston Martin Rapide as Jaeger-LeCoultre has partnered with the car-maker to come out with this stylish AMVOX2 Transponder Rapide, a timepiece that does double-duty as a car key. Simply touch between the 8 and 9 to unlock, between the 3 and 4 to lock, or touch them both simultaneously to trigger the 'find me' feature where the headlamps light up for easy spotting.

The AMVOX2 Transponder Rapide is the result of over 18 months of research and engineering to miniaturize the car's transponder key in order to fit it into and around the workings of a timepiece without sacrificing style, and it can be yours for just £21,850 (or about $33,800).


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Milus Minute Repeater TriRetrograde Limited Edition Watch

The Tirion style 46mm wide case is 14mm thick and in 18k rose gold. Inside the watch is a new movement for the brand to use (I believe). It is the hand wound caliber M08-35RM with a large 90 hours of power reserve. You can see the impressive movement through the watch caseback. Very nice look for a minute repeater with an interesting bridge design. Interestingly enough this movement has been COSC Chronometer certified, super rare among minute repeater watches.

The dial design has been changed just a bit. Notable is the centrally mounted hand for the date dial, as opposed to the previous watch that had the date at 6 o'clock (which I liked better). A bit more decoration on the dial itself for the Minute Repeater, as well as fancier movement decor through the partially open dial. Like I said, for a daily wear the much more reasonably priced automatic Tirion model makes a better choice, but the Minute Repeater will be a good collection marquee. The piece will be limited to 50 pieces.

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Josh Chadwick Digital-Analog Watch

Winner of Design Philadelphia, a design competition put on by The Cadence Watch Company, Josh Chadwick’s Digital-Analog timepiece concept combines the design elements of an analog watch with the aesthetics of a digital display. Currently pursuing a masters degree in industrial design at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, Chadwick effectively repurposes the characteristics of a classical timepiece in a nontraditional, elegant and modern package.

The face of the watch has a modern digital display while still functioning like a traditional analog watch; the informational display in the center of the watch provides additional information (date, day of the week, AM/PM), while the outer rings represent the minute and hour hands.

Similar to other nontraditional approaches to time-telling (like Nooka), the Digital Analog watch by Josh Chadwick is a sleek modern alternative for those looking for unique design aesthetic.

Available for pre-order here.

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Classico U-1001 Collection by U-Boat

The most rugged U-Boat watch yet, the Classico U-1001 boasts a water resistance rated to withstand pressures at 1001 meters below the water’s surface. The style of the case also re-invents the traditional Classico case with the use of grade 2 titanium, and new forms for the bezel and crown.

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Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel

Breitling's highly capable Avenger Seawolf Chrono is jumping on the blacked-out bandwagon with a durable carbon-based treatment with accents of red-rimmed dials and luminous markers. The watch itself is housed in a watertight case that can operate to a depth of 3,300ft and features a decompression valve and glare proof sapphire crystal for easy readability.

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Oris BC3 Sportsman

The 42mm case houses an automatic movement, superluminova hands and markers, and anti-reflective sapphire glass.

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Doxa Grafic Open Heart

Inspired by an original 1957 design from Doxa's archives, the Grafic Open Heart is an elegant complement to the more sport and dive-oriented styles the brand is currently known for.

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Ernst Benz Limited Edition Peking ChronoScope

Ernst Benz is commemorating the Chinese New Year with a limited edition Peking ChronoScope. The watch features a unique dial with Chinese character indexes, ornate detailing on the watch face, and an alligator leather strap.

Link: $6,800

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Girard Perregaux 1966 Bucherer

Girard Perregaux and Bucherer are celebrating the 10th year of their partnership with the release of the elegant 1966 Bucherer Limited Edition. Limited to 88 pieces the watch features a pink gold case and Girard's GP03300 automatic movement.

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G-Shock Valentine’s Day 2010 ‘Precious White’ Pack

The striking contrast created by the white patent finish and pronounced hot pink LCDs make the Precious White His & Hers watches stylishly practical Valentine’s Day gifts. With the legendary hallmarks of G-Shock water and shock resistance, the GLS5500P-7 and GMN550-7D will withstand the highs and lows of any relationship.

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TeNo Steel DyRon Sport II Chronograph

As the brain child of the German Jewelery and watch manufacturer, Heinz Schwarz, the TeNo brand stands out primarily for its creative mixing of new and old materials. Distinguished by its bold use of red, white, and black, the New TeNo Steel DyRon Sport II Chronograph is no exception and in many ways seems designed to tease the minds of all who see it.

For instance, though its stainless steel case may only measure 40mm in diameter and 8mm thick, this time piece exudes a far heftier look and feel on the wrist, thanks in large part to its industrial rotating bezel and protruding chronograph push controls.

Clever detailing in the strap is another area where this watch can trick both watch fanatics and the fashion focused alike. Unquestionably sporty and the perfect companion to the unique coloration on the chronograph’s face, a quick glance may lead many to assume it’s made from rubber. In reality, this unique band is made from a combination of black and red indented leather that grabs plenty of attention on its own when peering from the side of sleeves. Additionally, the DyRon Sport II also features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a Swiss quartz movement.

Buy Now: $835

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Pre-BASEL 2010 – Maurice Lacroix Pontos Decentrique Phases de Lune

Limited Edition of 500 Pieces – The case, in titanium with sand-blast finish (and special coating to prevent fingerprint marks) measures 45mm. The crystal is sapphire with AR-coating. Movement is the automatic ML caliber 122 with in-house module (patent pending) for hour/minute/moon indication.

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RESCO Patriot

WIS (watch idiot savants) like to hold long and protracted arguments over what constitutes a tool watch. R.E. Smith went a different direction. He started RESCO and built the tool watch he wanted…The Patriot. As a Navy SEAL instructor and former SEAL Team member he had an exacting vision of a watch that could fit his needs. RESCO’s first offering, the Patriot, will soon hit the market. Based around a automatic Slava S-2427 movement (the Iron Curtain irony is not lost on R.E.) it has a custom 42mm stainless case developed in conjunction with Lum-Tec. The Patriot has a host of other features you’d expect from a high end sport watch including:

• 200m Water Resistance
• 60 click unidirectional rotating bezel with 12hr GMT feature
• PVD and Bead Blasted Stainless cases

The Patriot is a blunt watch. Its made to provide a rugged watch that will tell you the (right) time no matter the situation, and maybe look decent in the process. By all accounts its succeeding, a prototype has made it through all Phases of SEAL training, and continues to perform in advanced training.

Cost: $1,225

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Jaquet Droz – Grande Seconde SW Titanium

Sporty, impulsive, yet classically distinguished, the Grande Seconde SW personifies the very values of Jaquet Droz. With a fluted bezel, hollowed horns and a strap in vulcanized rubber, the audacity of the sporty design combines modernity with the robustness of an all-steel case, in red gold or with PVD finish,that is water-resistant to 88 meters. The Manufacture visualized all possible forms of excess to create this exceptional model, from the patented folding clasp to the extraordinary lightness of the case.
For on the racetrack of Time, the most glorious trophies are won by a mere split second.

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Hermes Clipper watch

The renowned French watchmaker Hermes has unveiled a new interpretation of its legendary Clipper watch at Baselworld 2010.
The Hermès Clipper Chronograph taking its inspiration from the brand’s dive/sailing watches is designed for action with its elegantly crafted 44mm titanium case on a “Hermes orange” rubber strap. Both the front and backsides of the watch case are fitted with glare-proof sapphire crystals. Priced somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000, four other models – 26mm and 28 quartz, 36mm chrono and a 39.5mm automatic — will also be available shortly.

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Casio G-Shock - Sky Cockpit

Casio G-Shock will introduce a brand new watch model titled Sky Cockpit aka GW-3000 series which is scheduled for a late February release. As the name suggests the watch is prepared for a real pilot and designed to function perfectly in its elements.

The proof is in their support of the Red Bull Air Race World Championships that invites top competitors from around the world. Above all this watch can withstand over 15Gs and the face design is inspired by the gauges in the cockpit and made to be seen easily while in the sky.

The watch is protected with a urethane bezel for protection and the wrist band ranges from plastic to stainless steel in various models.

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Hamilton Pulsonic

To celebrate the 40th birthday of the digital watch, Hamilton is releasing its own digital timepiece, the Pulsonic. The Pulsonic combines a Swiss automatic movement with a digital face that stays powered for 82 days.

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Swatch Artist Series Watches | Gary Card, David Benedek & Carrie Munden

Swatch are due to release their latest Artist Series of Watches, featuring Gary Card, David Benedek & Carrie Munden. This current line up shows a move towards contemporary design when they release exclusively at colette on February 15th.

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Nooka Zub Zirc

Previously only available on their premium stainless steel line, the Zirc face is making its way into the colorful Zub line in a variety of colorways which "evoke the sky, leaves, and fruits of equatorial jungles".

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Nixon x Harvey Nichols - The Player Harvey Nichols Exclusive Watch

An international luxury lifestyle store Harvey Nichols carries various Nixon models in their stores and to provide something exclusive to the customers they have teamed up to produce a very limited The Player watch. Limited to only 60 pieces the rubber watch is produced in dark grey color matched with silver minute/hour hands while the second hand is switched up in purple color. What makes this model so exclusive is that it features a diamond instead of the usual crystal at the 6 o’clock position. The case back is also engraved and this watch comes with a collector’s kit stand and packaging.

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Diesel Time Zone Watch

The Diesel Time Zone watch is an ultramodern timepiece that boasts four time zones in both digital and analog time. It comes in a blue and yellow holographic like face and is completed with a sleek leather strap. The watch is a combination of stainless steel, leather, and mineral crsytal.

Available now at Nordstrom.

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Play Cloths x G-Shock DW-6900

Play Cloths has collaborated with G-Shock as part of their Spring 2010 Collection. The brand created by The Clipse has certainly been making big moves with their collection, which unlike so many other lines out there comes well priced and with solid pieces. The G-Shock watch comes in a red colorway with a stripe design on the straps. The screen and dial come in matching red and the dial features a small Play Cloths logo on top.

Look out for a release March 2010 at better retailers, including Wellgosh.

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Ermenegildo Zegna 100th Anniversary Watch

Girard-Perregaux manufactured this stunning, limited edition watch in celebration of Italian fashion house, Ermenegildo Zegna’s 100th Anniversary. Only 100 watches were produced and features include a 40mm bezel, rose gold case, date, small seconds and month functions.

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Remix Taipei x Casio G-SHOCK DW6900 Watch

Taiwanese clothing brand Remix Taipei teams up with Casio to develop its own version of the popular G-SHOCK DW6900 timepiece. The watch features a custom print on the strap, which references a tattoo from Allen Wes, who is a Remix subsidiary singer.

Only 150 of these look to be released with an official launch scheduled for tomorrow at Remix Taipei.

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Glashütte PanoMaticLunar XL

The PanoMaticLunar XL presents the classic lines and look of the PanoMatic XL models in an understated, eloquent form. Set within the galvanized matt gray dial are the characteristic off-center hour/minute and subsidiary seconds dials, finely milled and galvanized in the same dark gray hue. The elegant moon phase display presents a shining silver moon and stars against a fine-grained silver sky.

Applied white gold Arabic numerals indicating hour 12 are framed by white gold hour markers and white gold hour, minute and seconds hands. Enhancing the minimalist design is the visually compelling panorama date display, whose white numerals on a dark gray ground present the date without the need for a double window. The 42mm stainless steel case offers both polished and satin-finished surfaces and is held securely in place by a finely-worked gray alligator strap. At the heart of the new PanoMaticLunar XL is the Caliber 90-02 automatic movement.

Its finely finished elements, the three-quarter plate, swan-neck fine adjustment, Glashütte ribbing and sunburst decoration, characteristic of the fine art of mechanical watch making at Glashütte Original, are clearly visible through a sapphire crystal case back.

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Swatch Color Codes

The pioneer of the plastic, technicolor watch is bringing back some old favorites with their "Color Codes" line. The collection features 20 styles, 10 in matte colors and 10 in polished, as well as six "Art Specials" models that features work from graphic artists such as Gary Card and David Benedek.

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Breitling Colt GMT+

With its dedicated GMT function, Breitling's Colt GMT+ is right at home in the air but with water resistance down to 500M/1650FT its a more than capable dive watch as well. The watch is powered by Breitling's Calibre 32 movement, housed in a stainless steel case that's matched with a rubber/steel strap.

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